Luxury Linen Journal | Woods Fine Linens

Luxury Handmade Beds, Are They Worth It?

How my father's time at Heal's in the early 1970s led Woods to make its own handmade beds, told in his words, from Princess Margaret in the showroom to the Empire Stripe ticking made for us in Belg...

How To Choose The Best Cotton Sheets

My father’s five points for choosing cotton sheets, taken from his most-watched video, are simple: the room, the thread count, the cotton, the weave and the maker.

Does Thread Count? The Truth By William Woods

Thread count is the number of threads in a square inch of cloth, but a high number is no guarantee of a good sheet. Here is what to look for instead.

Laundry Advice From the Woods Team

Why we tell customers to stop using fabric softener, how much detergent is really enough, and the small habits that keep cotton and linen at their best for years.

Why Woods Still Sells Traditional British Kitchen Linen

Why we kept making linen dishcloths, glass cloths and instant dryers in Northern Ireland when most of the British industry disappeared, and what each one is actually for.

Housewarming Gifts That Last: A Luxury Linen Guide

A guide to choosing luxury housewarming gifts that are beautiful, practical and made to last. Discover fine linen, tableware and timeless pieces for the home that bring everyday usefulness, lasting...

The Formal to the Informed - Irish Linen Table Linen

Explore the timeless versatility of Irish Linen table linen. Discover how this legendary fabric flawlessly transitions from traditional formal settings to meet the demands of the modern, "informed"...

The Design Details Of Luxury Bedding

Luxury bedding is defined by its meticulous attention to detail  from hand-finished hems and embroidery to the quality of weave and fabric. This guide explores the craftsmanship behind high-end bed...

Luxury Hand Care: Creams, Soaps and Gift Sets

Good hand care is felt within a week. Our guide to choosing luxury hand creams, soaps and lotions by ingredient and skin type, from Sicilian olive oil soaps to the famous sardine soap on a rope, pl...

How to Choose the Perfect Pillow: A Comprehensive Guide

Is your pillow affecting your sleep quality? We break down the essential factors from loft and filling to sleep position to help you select the ultimate luxury pillow for your specific needs.